Schwedische Herrschaft Pommern 2 Thalers - Gustav Adolph II, 1633

2 Thalers - Gustav Adolph II aus Schwedische Herrschaft Pommern. Ausgegeben 1633. Geprägt in Silver. Durchmesser 60 mm, Gewicht 56.8 g.

Avers

Full-length figure of King Gustavus Adolphus lying on the ground facing up, wearing suit of armour, ermine robe, and crown, his head and feet on pillows. Clouds and two winged angels above, carrying the soul of the king to heavens. Radiant Tetragrammaton above. Battle scene in the background. Wreath around. (Gustavus Adolphus the Great, by the grace of God, venerable king of Sweden, the Goths, and the Wends. Even they flee death. Be a good and faithful servant.)

Revers

King Gustavus Adolphus, facing left, wearing armor and holding Bible in left hand and sword in right hand, riding in chariot drawn by three winged horses over Hydra of Discord and pope wearing papal tiara and two-barred cross below. Personifications of religion holding cross and hat and justice holding scales above, placing laurel wreath on king's head. Wreath around. (Glorious commander, pious prince, unconquered hero, incomparable victor, happy triumphator, and liberator of Germany, year 1634. In life as in death I triumph.)